… orientalis 'Delft Blue') is a beautiful, soft lilac-blue flowered, short-lived perennial for Chicago-area gardens that flowers in early spring. The dozens of florets clustered around the central flower stalk are all wonderfully fragrant. A favorite for forcing indoors for winter bloom, this cultivar was introduced in the waning years of World … Dutch flower breeder J.W.A. Lefeber. Plants survive outdoors in the Chicago area for four to five seasons, with the flowers in years two through five less densely packed on the flower …
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… STRAWBERRY HILL™ has won two awards for its overall excellence as a rose, and two more for its delicious myrrh and honey fragrance. Clusters of rose pink flowers appear in flushes from … You can train this vigorous, disease-resistant rose as climber, se it as a hedge, or prune to fit in the border. It's named not for the Beatles song, but for a notable house and garden in …
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… After periodic deluges that leave the Midwest struggling to dry out, it may seem unnecessary to think about the importance of watering wisely and efficiently. But it's not unusual for one type of extreme weather to be followed by the opposite extreme, and an extended period of …
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… A. Determining when tomatoes are ripe can be tricky, especially when we are anxiously waiting to sample the first tomatoes of the season. As a practical matter, the best guides to tomato ripeness, particularly for the heirloom varieties and those hybrids bred for the home gardener, are color and touch. …
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… Lentz of Zest Restaurant at the InterContinental Chicago. It's a great appetizer to serve at a cocktail party. Bon appétit! Grilled Peach Crostini with Spicy Beef Salad … sugar Directions Combine beef marinade ingredients in a bowl and marinate the beef for 1 hour. Remove the beef hanger steaks from the marinade and grill it to your preference. Slice and mix the beef with your dressing you made above. Peach …
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… ecologists between 2009 and 2015, removing invasive species and replanting native plants to provide critical habitat for the region’s bird species. Through the Reserve, Barbara Brown’s legacy as a steward of nature has allowed generations the opportunity to relish this serene place. Located on the south side of the Garden just inside the Dundee … ecologists between 2009 and 2015, removing invasive species and replanting native plants to provide critical habitat for the region’s bird species. Through the Reserve, Barbara Brown’s …
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… Harvest Gold’ is another Ozark witch hazel known for its fragrant orange blooms in early spring and for its spectacular golden foliage in the fall. It is hardy in zones 4-8 and grows to a height of 6’ over time with full sun to partial shade. …
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… plant performance in this most challenging of growing environments. The study has led to the publication of Plant Evaluation Notes , highlighting the most extensive list of best plants for green roofs in Zone 5. Press Release The Chicago Botanic Garden has released the results of … plant performance in this most challenging of growing environments. The study has led to the publication of Plant Evaluation Notes , highlighting the most extensive list of best …
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… Q. How should we select pumpkins for cooking and decorating? A. From supermarkets to farm stands and backyard gardens, fall brings … be free from scratches, soft or rotten spots, and cracks, and should feel heavy relative to its size. Shape is unimportant. There should be 3 to 4 inches of dry stem attached to the …
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… Georgia Pancake bluestar is also known as creeping bluestar for its low-growing and spreading habit. The thread-like green foliage grows on prostrate stems, … clusters at the stem tips in late spring or early summer. The foliage ranges from threadlike to willow-like and looks attractive throughout the growing season with the bonus of good to outstanding yellow to gold fall color. Species may vary in plant size from a ground cover …
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